Readers’ poll: would the break‑up of the United Kingdom be a bad thing?

Sunday August 11 2019, 12.01am, The Sunday Times

Sunday August 11 2019, 12.01am, The Sunday Times

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has warned that the United Kingdom is sleepwalking into oblivion, as rising nationalism in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland threatens the imminent break-up of the union.

Supporters of the union point to its long history of economic and political success, and its role in creating a common identity for its citizens. Those opposed say it has outlived its usefulness, and its nations could thrive as independent states.

What’s your view?

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